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Baseball Terminology: A Glossary of Baseball Slang and Lingo

Whether you're talking baseball at the water cooler or at the ballpark, every now and then somebody uses a word that you may not be familiar with. Most of us are too embarrassed to ask the other guy what the slang or lingo means, but fear not! We've got you covered right here! If you've got any questions or we left some terminology uncovered, please drop us a line at admin@lootmeister.com and we'll be happy to assist!

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1: The pitcher.

2. The Catcher.

3. First baseman.

4. Second baseman.

5. Third baseman.

6. Shortstop.

7. Left fielder.

8. Center fielder.

9. Right fielder.

6-4-3 Double Play: Shortstop to second, to first double play.

Aboard: Used to refer to “on base,” as in “there are 2 men aboard.”

Ace: Term used to refer to a top-notch starting pitcher.

Alley: Spaces in the field between the outfielders.

Around the Horn: When the fielders throw the ball around from 3rd, to 2nd to 1st during a double play OR when the catcher throws the ball down to third and the fielders toss it around after a strikeout OR when a hitter touches them all after a home run.

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